Hubbard institutionalized child abuse in Scientology, starting in 1961. This began as psychological abuse and progressed to combined psychological and physical abuse.
The list of destroyed lives of those who were subject to this is long, but indefinite, since one of Hubbard's routine practices was destruction of evidence and cover up, plus intimidation - and, if necessary, destruction - of witnesses.
One of the saddest sights is victims of Hubbard who still defend and even revere Hubbard. Such people can sometimes be found pushing shopping carts down Hollywood Boulevard.
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Any child six through twelve is eligible for a Standard Hubbard Security Check for children, which is guaranteed to make a cooperative, and small, but very smooth, ball bearing out of any unruly child, plus possibly provide potential blackmail on mommy and daddy.
HUBBARD COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead, Sussex
HCO BULLETIN OF 21 SEPTEMBER 1961
SECURITY CHECK CHILDREN, ages 6 - 12
After the age of 12, a child is regarded as an adult and given an adult Security Check.
"It's the sensible thing to do."
And if a child is a "down stat" after joining the Sea Org, well, there's a remedy for that too.
L. Ron Hubbard established the Children's RPF in 1976: